Yet, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama has already shown himself to be one of the most versatile players in NBA annals. AdvertisementAfter a promising early start, including a 38-point eruption in his fifth NBA game, Wembanyama and the Spurs both had some hiccups. In just half a season, he’s already generated a mind-blowing YouTube catalog, using his unprecedented combination of length and skill to perform feats we just haven’t seen before on a basketball court. The Hawks’ Jalen Johnson played good defense that seemingly was going to force Wembanyama into a tough, contested hook shot. Meanwhile, the Spurs seemed almost defiantly resistant to playing their one real point guard, Tre Jones, together with Wembanyama.

Source: New York Times January 19, 2024 20:17 UTC